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Select network mode

You can select which network modes your phone should use. This selection influences the data speeds you can achieve.

  • 1
    Find "Network Mode"
    • Press the menu icon.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press More....
    • Press Mobile networks.
    • Press Network Mode.
  • 2
    Select network mode
    • Press 4G, 3G or 2G.
    • 3G (UMTS) or 4G (LTE) enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using 2G (GSM). If you select 4G, your phone automatically switches between the three network modes provided that you're within range of a 3G or a 4G network. If you select 3G, your phone automatically switches between 3G and 2G provided that you're within range of a 3G network. If you select 2G, you can't achieve high data speeds.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the home icon to return to the home screen.